Housing in Alabama local government
What Alabama city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
146 Alabama meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alabama with the most housing activity
- Opelika, AL (17)
- Huntsville, AL (13)
- Fruithurst, AL (11)
- Vestavia Hills, AL (11)
- Fairhope, AL (10)
- La Fayette, AL (8)
- Decatur, AL (6)
- Gulf Shores, AL (6)
- Boaz, AL (6)
- Auburn, AL (5)
- Chelsea, AL (4)
- Pell City, AL (4)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to discuss MIH strategies, R-3 zone, EADU
The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, approval of prior minutes, and swearing in a new member. The main business items are discussions on middle-income housing (MIH) strategies, the R-3 zone, and EADU (likely accessory dwelling unit) regulations. The meeting…
Planning Commission to review rezone request for 33.45-acre Pine Ridge property
The Chelsea Planning Commission will receive a rezone request for a 33.45-acre property at 11880 Highway 11, changing its designation from A-R to R-2. The commission will also discuss updates and changes to the city's zoning ordinance, including recommendations requested by the City Council regarding data centers and…
Board to decide front setback variance for house at 612 Eastwood Place
The Vestavia Hills Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request for a 35-foot front setback variance to reduce the required setback from 50 feet to 15 feet for a new house at 612 Eastwood Place. The agenda also includes approval of the July 16, 2026 minutes. The board previously approved…
Council to award parking garage contract, annex two parcels, and approve police MOU
The Decatur City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding a contract for the 4th Avenue Parking Garage to Pearce Construction, approving annexations for two lots on Deere Road SE, and authorizing a memorandum of understanding between the Decatur Police Department and Calhoun…
Fruit Heights City Council to vote on rezoning and 2026 General Plan bid
The City Council will consider rezoning requests for properties on South Main Street and S Lloyd Road to allow multi-family residential use. The body will also decide on a bid for the 2026 General Plan Update and receive a report from the Cemetery Committee.
Council to vote on vacant property registration, data center moratorium, and lodging tax
The Harpersville Town Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its August 3, 2026 meeting. Key items include requiring vacant properties to register with the town, establishing a fee schedule for self-storage facilities, adopting a moratorium on data centers, and authorizing the Alabama Department…
Council to vote on selling golf course land for park and housing
The Riverview City Council will decide whether to certify ballot language for the November 3, 2026 election on selling 72 acres of the Highlands Golf Course for a community park and 400 residential units. The Council will also consider appointing Felicia Kollias to the City Planning Commission and approve a special…
Pell City updates subdivision regulations with new standards and fees
The City of Pell City is updating its Subdivision Regulations, which govern how land is divided and developed within the city and its 1.5-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The agenda includes the full text of the proposed regulations, covering procedures, design standards, and enforcement. The update introduces new…
City Council to hold final vote on zoning amendments for R-2 and R-3 districts
The council holds a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 1656 to amend permitted uses in R-2 and R-3 zones. Other items include introductions of a shipping container ordinance and a rezoning at Ausley Bend Road, ending the temporary sign moratorium, buying 3.6 acres on Madison Street from Hartselle Utilities…
Planning Commission to consider two multi-family rezoning requests
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discuss rezoning requests for two properties to allow multi-family residential development. The body will also review a preliminary plat for Oakmont Acres and discuss general planning strategies.
Planning Commission to review three residential subdivision and rezoning requests
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two final subdivision plats and one rezoning request. These items involve the creation of residential lots and a change in zoning designation for specific properties.
Council to consider parking garage contract, annexations, and property sales
The Decatur City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances at its regular meeting. Key items include awarding a parking garage construction contract, approving property sales and annexations, and adopting a fire code amendment. The council will also consider a contract termination at Wilson Morgan…
Huntsville City Council to hold public hearings on multiple rezoning requests
The City Council will conduct public hearings on three zoning changes, including a 505.03-acre request for a housing district. The body will also address public nuisance abatements and prepare for the August 25, 2026, municipal election.
Board to decide on two setback variances carried over from June
The Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests that were carried over from its June meeting due to a lack of quorum. Both requests involve residential developments in commercial (C-2) zones and seek multiple setback reductions. The first is for 300 S 7th Street, and the second is for 500…
Council to create new Tax Increment Financing District (TIFD 9) for development
The City Council will vote on creating Tax Increment Financing District 9 and adopting its project plan, along with rezoning two large parcels near University Drive and Capshaw Road. Other actions include amending the lodging tax, establishing a vendor gratuity policy, changing tree commission rules, and annexing 2.62…
Council to consider nuisance abatement orders for over 80 properties
This special called meeting focuses entirely on nuisance abatement: orders to abate unsafe structures, trash, and debris at dozens of properties, along with public hearings to assess liens for demolition, trash removal, and grass cutting. The council will vote on abatement orders for 25 structures and 26 trash/debris…
Planning Commission to review subdivision of lot at 1649 E Eastoaks
The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat to divide a residential lot into two parcels at 1649 E Eastoaks. The body will also discuss General Plan and MIH strategies.
Council approves start of golf course sale process for residential housing
The Riverview City Council voted to begin the process of selling a portion of the municipal golf course for residential development, pending a voter referendum in November 2026. The council also directed the Planning Commission and Recreation Department to amend the 2024 Master Plan and the 2027‑2032 Parks and…
Planning Commission to consider rezoning for King Valley Drive townhouses
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning request for a property on King Valley Drive. The body will determine if the land should be changed from R-11 to R-4 zoning to allow for townhouse development.
City Council to consider rezoning 14.2 acres for Habitat for Humanity
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning land near West Hobbs Street to allow for duplexes. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding city equipment, property transfers, and the FY 2027 Electric Department budget.
Council to consider rezoning 505 acres for housing near Mt. Lebanon Rd.
The council will hold public hearings on several rezonings, including a 505-acre Planned Development-Housing District at Harris Farms. They will also vote on annexations near University Drive and Capshaw Rd., a postponed lodging tax amendment, and multiple contracts and leases. A public hearing is set for demolition…
Council considers one-year moratorium on new residential development in multiple zones
The council will vote on Ordinance 2026-18, which imposes a one-year moratorium on most residential development applications in RS-2, RS-3, and RHD zones. They will also consider rezoning a parcel along Riverbend Lane from manufactured housing to leisure commercial, restrict truck traffic on Rushing Springs Road, and…
Annexation and rezoning of four Ed Spears Road parcels to Single Family Residential
The Planning Commission will discuss annexing two parcels in Madison County and zoning them as Single Family Residential (RS2) for a proposed subdivision. It will also consider rezoning two parcels already within Owens Cross Roads from Estate Residential to Single Family Residential (RS2). These actions involve…
Council to consider approving $33.5M FY 2026-27 proposed budget
The Auburn City Council will consider approving the FY 2026-27 proposed budget totaling $33,456,954. The consent calendar includes a lease amendment with Almost Free to All (AFTA) for the Carnegie Library, a sewer project budget adjustment, and a dispatcher pay correction. A public hearing will be held on amending…
Council to review PUD amendment for Willoughby Corner at Emma and 120th
The Lafayette City Council will hold a public hearing to review a sketch plan for a Planned Unit Development amendment to the Willoughby Corner Final PUD at the southwest corner of Emma Street and North 120th Street. The council will also hold a second public hearing to adopt the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency…
Chelsea City Council to consider two residential rezoning requests
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning requests to convert agricultural-residential land into residential districts. The body will also review city bills for payment.
Rezoning of Gulf Health Hospitals property from R-4 to B-4 district
The Fairhope Planning Commission will consider several development proposals, including a one‑year extension for the 10‑unit Proper Townhomes project and public hearings on three minor subdivision plats. A rezoning request will be heard to change a Gulf Health Hospitals site from low‑density residential (R‑4) to…
Three rezoning requests to residential single-family districts
The council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests to residential single-family districts. Other actions include resolutions for a Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, a Bulletproof Vest Grant, an Event Center budget increase, police shooting range upgrades, and Princess Theatre repairs…
Planning Commission to review several new residential subdivisions and utility upgrades
The Planning Commission will consider multiple land development requests, including the creation of over 100 new residential lots. The body will also review a site plan for a new warehouse and a conditional use permit for a water treatment plant upgrade.
Council to vote on law enforcement contract amendment and road striping bid
Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, to discuss and take action on several items. Key decisions include approving a bid for 2026 road striping (with quotes ranging $18,975–$62,300), amending the interlocal law enforcement services agreement (mounting monthly payments up to…
Fruit Heights discusses General Plan and Moderate Income Housing
The Fruit Heights City Council and Planning Commission will hold a work session on May 14, 2026, to discuss updates to the General Plan and Moderate Income Housing compliance. The meeting includes an informational presentation on land use law and a review of strategies for Moderate Income Housing.
Council and Planning Commission to discuss General Plan and MIH updates
The Fruit Heights City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss amending the city's General Plan and Moderate-Income Housing (MIH) strategies. The session includes an informal open house, followed by information on the amendment process, MIH compliance, costs, and strategies. No formal…
Commission considers rezoning 3119 Timberlake Road for office development
The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on several rezoning requests, including converting 3119 Timberlake Road from R‑1 to O‑1 for an office building. Other items include final plat approvals for resurvey projects and conditional use requests for a donation center and a pet grooming business…
Council to vote on rezoning 114 acres for 'Trails of Double Oak'
The council will hold public hearings and vote on a proposed rezoning of 114.5 acres at Highway 11 for a residential development called 'The Trails of Double Oak'. They will also consider resolutions to purchase CloudPermit software for $27,000, declare surplus furniture, and authorize a Memorandum of Agreement with…
Council to consider rezoning for multi-family housing
The Foley City Council will hold public hearings on declaring a weed nuisance at 13306 McGaster Trail and rezoning two properties: one to Preferred Office and one to Multi-Family Residential. They will also consider resolutions for intersection improvements at Miflin Road/SR 161, accepting donations for the new…
Planning Commission to consider rezoning for Oak Mountain State Park development
The Planning Commission will review three land use requests, including a large residential rezoning and a townhouse development. The body will also consider a final plat for a residential subdivision.
Planning Commission to review multiple subdivision plats and conditional use requests
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider preliminary plats for seven subdivisions and conditional use requests for various residential and commercial projects. The body will also review final plats and one rezoning request for property on Birmingham Highway.
Planning Commission reviews three new housing plats and restaurant seating rules
The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three new residential subdivision plats: a 116-lot townhouse project on West 34th Avenue, a 40-lot townhouse development on Oyster Bay Lane, and a 76-lot single-family subdivision near Oak Road West. The commission will also review a zoning text…
City Council to discuss zoning amendments and residential use removals
The City Council will discuss zoning amendments previously tabled in 2025 and 2026. Some items are identified as time-sensitive due to the July 17, 2026, expiration of a suspension on certain residential applications under Ordinance No. 1859.
Council to decide annexation of 56 acres for Cain Park subdivision
The Hartselle City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on several ordinances, including rezoning two acres on Foote Road, annexing 56 acres on East Byrd Road for Cain Park, and updating the zoning ordinance for non-conforming mobile homes. New business includes accepting infrastructure improvements for…